Bomberman GB sequel in Japan and Europe. New bomb types (propelled, multi-directional), more complex levels, link-cable multi. Snappier than Bomber Boy, better paced progression. A good portable Bomberman, accessible and solid.
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Category
Action1 player3+
Description
Second Bomberman on Game Boy with new levels, enemies, and enriched bomb mechanics. Published by Hudson Soft, released in 1995 in Japan and Europe. New bomb types, more complex levels, multiplayer with link cable, and end-of-world bosses.
Bomberman GB 2 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The recipe hasn't changed, and all the better: you lay your bombs, trap the opponent and the slightest slip costs you dearly. This sequel refines the stages and slips in new traps that spice up the power-up race. Grasped in seconds, this explosive duel keeps every ounce of its edge.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Clearing a maze with explosives and upgrading your bomb's reach sustains a quiet but nagging progression from screen to screen. The challenge climbs in steps, the levels stay short and dying immediately rekindles the urge to place your charges better. The solo content lacks a little surprise, but the loop is perfect for grabbing a few boards at a time.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Bomberman GB 2, the second Japanese entry in Hudson Soft's bomb-laying series on Game Boy, Super Game Boy compatible. Enriched with new levels, enemies and mechanics, it extends a beloved strategic-action formula while staying confined to the Japanese market. Its desirability lies in that regional exclusivity and fans' interest in the full portable Bomberman line.
Is Bomberman GB 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Bomberman GB 2 enriches the portable formula with new levels, new enemies and bomb types with varied effects. The core of the game remains the fearsome efficiency of the series, elevated by a slightly more complex level design and still that link cable multiplayer, as tense as ever. Without revolutionizing the recipe, this sequel offers more substance to fans. A safe bet for party gaming on the console, worth recommending to those who love laying bombs and never get enough of the series.
